Psychiatrists, Therapists & Mental Health in Rapid City, SD | MWI Health
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Mental Health & Psychiatry in Rapid City, SD

Looking for a psychiatrist or therapist in Rapid City? MWI Health brings board-certified psychiatry, counseling, and medication management together in one behavioral health clinic on Jackson Boulevard. Help for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more, and you can start soon.

Interior of the MWI Health behavioral health and psychiatry clinic in Rapid City, SD
Trusted Rapid City behavioral health ★★★★★ Rated by our patients on Google As covered by the Rapid City Journal

Welcome to MWI Health

Compassionate mental health care, when you need it most

When you are struggling, the hardest part is often just knowing where to turn. MWI Health is a trusted behavioral health clinic in Rapid City, SD, bringing psychiatry, therapy, and medication management together under one roof on Jackson Boulevard. Whether you are searching for a caring therapist or a psychiatrist who truly listens, our team meets you with a plan built around you, not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

You do not have to keep waiting for things to feel better on their own. Our providers offer anxiety therapy, depression counseling, ADHD care, and psychotherapy, with prompt availability and no referral needed. The sooner you reach out, the sooner you can start feeling more like yourself.

From mental health counseling in Rapid City to expert psychiatric care, MWI Health also cares for the surrounding communities of Rapid Valley, Box Elder, and Black Hawk, in person and by secure telehealth. New patients are welcome now. Call (605) 600-7880 to take the first step today.

Meet our founder

A personal welcome from Dr. Pavlis

Choosing a mental health provider is a big step, and it helps to know who is behind the care. In this short introduction, Dr. Clay J. Pavlis shares why he founded MWI Health and the individualized, judgment-free approach our Rapid City team brings to every visit.

Clay J. Pavlis, MD
Board-Certified Psychiatrist · Founder & Chief Medical Officer
Meet Dr. Pavlis

Why MWI Health

A local clinic built around you, not a directory listing

When you search for a psychiatrist or therapist in Rapid City, you deserve a real team you can see in person, not just a name on a list.

Board-certified psychiatry

A board-certified psychiatrist and experienced psychiatric nurse practitioners who take the time to listen and build a plan around you.

Prompt availability

New patients welcome with no referral needed, so you are not waiting months to be seen.

Care in one place

Psychiatry, therapy, and medication management, coordinated by one Rapid City team.

In-person or telehealth

See us at our Rapid City clinic or from home by secure telehealth across SD, ND, and IA.

Conditions

What our team helps with

From anxiety and depression to ADHD, our team treats the whole picture, not just one symptom.

Anxiety & panic disordersDepressionADHDPTSD & traumaBipolar disorderOCDMood disordersGrief & life transitionsStress & burnout

Your care team

Meet the Rapid City providers

Real, named clinicians you will actually see, with specialties across psychiatry and therapy.

Psychiatry & Nurse Practitioners

JHJames Hellekson, MD, psychiatrist at MWI Health Rapid City
James Hellekson, MD
Psychiatrist
Meet James
MCMeghan Corr, PMHNP-BC at MWI Health Rapid City
Meghan Corr
PMHNP-BC
Meet Meghan
RBRobert Baune, PMHNP-BC at MWI Health Rapid City
Robert Baune
PMHNP-BC
Meet Robert

Therapy

TSTeresa Shuck, LPC, therapist at MWI Health Rapid City
Teresa Shuck
LPC, Therapist
Meet Teresa

Office Support Team

LLeah, practice manager at MWI Health Rapid City
Leah
Practice Manager
Meet Leah

Patient reviews

Trusted by the people we care for

Real feedback from our Rapid City patients on Google.

★★★★★

"Excellent care received! Highly recommend MWI Health."

Therese
Google Review
★★★★★
Cheyenne
Google Review

Coverage

Insurance accepted

We accept most major plans and verify your benefits before your first visit.

CignaAetnaBlue Cross Blue ShieldMedicareTricareand most commercial plans

Good to know

Rapid City questions, answered

We are at 2620 Jackson Blvd, Suite G, Rapid City, SD 57702. We serve Rapid City, Rapid Valley, Box Elder, Black Hawk, and surrounding communities.

Yes. Our Rapid City psychiatrist, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and therapist are accepting new patients now, often with prompt availability. No referral is needed, so you do not have to wait. Call (605) 600-7880 to get started today.

MWI Health accepts most major insurance plans, including Cigna, Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Medicare, and Tricare. Our team verifies your benefits before your first visit. Call (605) 600-7880 to confirm your coverage.

Our Rapid City team provides psychiatry, therapy, and medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and related conditions, including ADD and ADHD treatment, anxiety treatment, depression treatment, and psychotherapy.

Our providers care for patients across a wide range of ages, and services vary by clinician. When you call (605) 600-7880, our team will match you or your child with a Rapid City provider whose scope and availability fit your needs.

Yes. In addition to in-person visits at our Rapid City clinic on Jackson Boulevard, we offer secure telehealth appointments for patients across South Dakota, North Dakota, and Iowa. Ask our team which option is the best fit when you schedule.

Our Rapid City team often has prompt availability, and no referral is required. The fastest way to find the soonest opening is to call (605) 600-7880 or request an appointment through our patient portal.

Please bring your insurance card, a valid photo ID, a list of any current medications and dosages, and any relevant records from previous mental health providers. Arriving a few minutes early gives you time to complete intake paperwork.

Yes. Your care at MWI Health is private and protected under HIPAA. We use a secure patient portal for records, messaging, and results, and your information is only shared as permitted by law or with your consent.

Service area

Proudly serving the Rapid City area

Our Rapid City clinic welcomes patients from across the Black Hills and nearby communities, in person and by secure telehealth.

Rapid CityRapid ValleyBox ElderBlack HawkSummersetand surrounding SD communities

Visit us

Find our Rapid City clinic

Conveniently located on Jackson Boulevard in Rapid City, with easy access for the surrounding communities.

MWI Health, Rapid City

Address2620 Jackson Blvd, Suite G
Rapid City, SD 57702
HoursMonday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Fax(605) 675-7087
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Clay J. Pavlis, MD, Chief Medical Officer of MWI Health

Medically reviewed

Reviewed by Clay J. Pavlis, MD

Board-certified psychiatrist and Chief Medical Officer of MWI Health.

Meet Dr. Pavlis Last reviewed August 2026

Start care with a Rapid City team you can trust

New patients are welcome now for therapy, medication management, and psychiatric care. No referral needed, and we verify your insurance before your first visit. In-person and telehealth appointments available, so do not wait to feel better.

In a crisis

Get help right now

MWI Health is an outpatient clinic and cannot respond to emergencies. If you or someone you know is in danger or thinking about suicide, use these free, confidential resources, available 24/7.

  • Call 911Life-threatening emergency, or someone at immediate risk of harm.
  • Call or text 988Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, 24/7. Chat at 988lifeline.org/chat. In South Dakota, answered locally by the Helpline Center.
  • Dial 988, then press 1Veterans Crisis Line, or text 838255.
  • Dial 2-1-1Helpline Center, everyday support and resources. Call 211 or text your ZIP code to 898211.
MWI Health, Rapid City2620 Jackson Blvd, Suite G
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